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Bolt looks at how Mark can inform how we share the gospel in their contemporary setting. 1. It is a well-told story 2. Through the story, we gain access to the historical event of the death of Jesus 3. Because it is revealed in history, the theological significance is also revealed.

Dumbrell speaks on the purpose of parables, and the change in Jesus' teaching style with the introduction of parables. He then expounds the parable of the Sower and it's context from Mark. Cassette insert reads : "27.9.79 Mark 4 Parable of the Sower Rev Bill Dumbrell 22 min"

Morris challenges the audience to remember that mission is cross-shaped from Mark 8:27-38. He looks at how the cross shapes their lives and therefore mission. Morris shows that this passage is the turning point in Mark, to 'what is the Messiah going to do?' He explores the temptation that Jesus faces here to avoid suffering, and that Jesus has God's concerns in mind. Morris details what it means to live a cross-shaped life.

Abstract reads : "The motif of proclamation has attracted relatively little attention in Markan studies to date. In response to this scholarly lacuna, this study offers a offers a detailed exploration of the motif of proclamation in the Gospel of Mark, arguing for its prominence, detailing its content and considering its potential rhetorical impact on the reader. This exploration in turn contributes more broadly to an understanding of the message and purpose of Mark’s Gospel. The starting point for the study is William Freedman’s two key criteria for establishing a motif in a literary work - frequency and avoidability. These are applied to demonstrate the existence of the motif of proclamation in Mark. The study then utilises six indicators of prominence to determine the prominence of the motif of proclamation in Mark. The approach taken throughout the study consists of a detailed synchronic motif analysis. Passages in Mark’s Gospel that contribute to the motif of proclamation are identified through a process based on qualitative content analysis. These passages are then examined through a close reading utilising the tools of narrative criticism, historical-grammatical exegesis, and rhetorical criticism. The focus of this close reading is to determine the contribution that these passages make to the prominence and content of the motif of proclamation, and to consider the potential rhetorical impact of this material on Mark’s readers. The study also considers possible reasons for the relative neglect of the motif to date, and engages with the work of William Wrede on the contrasting motif of secrecy. The result of this analysis is that the motif of proclamation is shown to be a prominent motif in Mark. References to proclamation pervade Mark’s Gospel from the Markan prologue (1:1–15) through to the conclusion (16:7–8), occurring at pivotal points in the narrative. The motif is shown to be associated with both major and minor characters in Mark’s narrative (1:4, 14, 3:14; cf. 1:45; 5:20; 7:36) and to be developed through both the words of the narrator and the dialogue of characters (1:38–39; 6:12; cf. 13:10; 14:9). The motif of proclamation is also shown to be developed through interaction with other significant Markan themes. The analysis also demonstrates the rich content of the motif. The passages considered highlight the importance of proclamation in God’s plan, expand the task of proclamation beyond the Twelve to other followers of Jesus, and present this task as a continuation of Jesus’s ministry of proclamation. The content of the motif also includes an anticipation of an ongoing worldwide proclamation of the gospel after the completion of the narrative and communicates both the urgency and potential cost of involvement in this task. Finally, the analysis proposes that the motif of proclamation in Mark serves a significant rhetorical purpose. As Mark develops the motif of proclamation, the reader is exhorted in various ways to take up the task of proclaiming the gospel. While the Gospel of Mark lacks an explicit commissioning statement (such as is found in Matthew and Luke), the call to involvement in the task of proclaiming the gospel throughout the world permeates the book."

Systematic study of Jesus being the Son of God and Jesus' identity from various passages thoughout the Old and New Testament, but with special reference from Mark., Beginning and end of the talk are missing from the recording.

France summarises the previous lectures. He looks at the theme of fulfillment in Mark 9:1, and the implementation of Jesus' kingship 1. Seeing the Kingdom of God having come in power 2. Seeing the coming of the Son of Man Talk is followed by questions

Shead talks on Jesus' stilling of the storm from Mark 4:7-30 and Psalm 46. It causes us to ask "Who is this God?" God of creation is with us. God of salvation is with us. - he is our salvation, not a temple God of judgement is with us.

Talk on Mark 8. Shead explores how there is a veil over people's eyes when they look at Jesus, just as the blind man saw gradually.

Tice explores the difference between a healthy conscience and a healthy mind, and the importance of a healthy conscience. He explores healing a conscience, especially when it is restless. Tice explores both the guilty and the hardened conscience., Cassette label reads : "Jesus and his followers 'Seize the day' Mark 6:14-29 Rico Tice 'Where are you?' Luke 15:11-32 Rico Tice"

Orr looks at why people think Jesus is racist based on the healing of the Syrophoenician woman, and why Jesus is not racist. He compares this to the woman suffering from persistent bleeding, and that Jesus interacting with Gentiles, and with unclean women, is not new in Mark. Orr looks at the differences in Matthew and Mark's accounts, including Matthew's language. He examines the heavy common language, and why it is significant.